The Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah has released a schedule for females wanting to visit the Holy Rawdah, or Garden of Paradise, section.
This section extends from the tomb of the Prophet (peace be upon him) to his pulpit, and is normally crowded during the Haj and peak Umrah seasons.
Abdul Wahid Al-Hattab, director of public relations and media at the Prophet’s Mosque, said females can visit from sunrise until before noon prayer, after noon prayer until before Asr, and then after Isha until midnight.
He said they can enter from the east side where a corridor has been prepared for them. There are separate exit and entry points to ease the flow of visitors and ensure their safety.
He said female visitors, whether citizens, residents or visitors, should walk in one direction from the entrance to the exit. They should not wear shoes or take personal belongings with them because of the limited time allowed to visit. They should not raise their voices, cooperate with the guides inside the premises, and worship according to Islamic law.
He said prohibitions for women inside the Garden section include handbags, photography, smoking, begging, selling and sitting down. It is also not allowed to sell or distribute books without the permission of the mosque’s management.
New schedule for women at ‘Holy Rawdah’
New schedule for women at ‘Holy Rawdah’
